Coventry Blaze head to London tonight to face the Racers in what promises to be a tough conflict.

Blaze are within touching distance of the Elite League title, with just four games left to play, but know they cannot afford any slip-ups and are keen to keep the pressure on.

The Racers have a good record against the Blaze this year and held Cardiff to a draw last Sunday. With NHL star Scott Nichol back on their roster, they will be a tough team to beat.

Coach Paul Thompson said: "We know that London will be another battle, another war, but if you want to win things in life you have got to go through that, we have got to keep believing and keep working hard.

"We have just got to keep winning our games. If we win in London tonight, and Belfast and Cardiff split the points on Thursday and Friday, we will be champions before the home game against London on Sunday, which will be great."

"We are a little bit tired, but everybody will put in what they need to hopefully get the win tonight. We know it's not going to be easy."

The Racers are surrounded in controversy after their game against Cardiff on Sunday, when Devils captain Vezio Sacratini felt the wrath of London's Eric Cairns after a high stick incident. Sacratini left the ice needing hospital treatment and there could well be retribution for Cairns.

With this in mind, Thompson said: "London are going to give us one hell of a game."